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Zamora changes his mind and will leave the mayor’s office; Petition drive to recall Noboa is announced; Gasoline and diesel prices are rising again

Zamora changes his mind and will leave the mayor’s office; Petition drive to recall Noboa is announced; Gasoline and diesel prices are rising again

Jun 12, 2026

Mayor Cristian Zamora announced Thursday that he will leave office when the Contentious Electoral Tribunal (TCE) order suspending his political rights is delivered to the municipal council. The announcement was a reversal of the mayor’s Wednesday position that the...

NOAA officially declares El Niño underway and says it could be the strongest ever

June 12th, 2026

Eating healthy? No, they’re eating Biblically

June 12th, 2026

Peru reviews ballots as Fujimori takes narrow lead

June 11th, 2026

Court ruling bars Zamora from seeking reelection but he insists he will remain in office

June 11th, 2026

Ibuprofen vs. acetaminophen: Which is more effective for your aches and pains?

June 11th, 2026

Ecuadorian artisans working to preserve the traditional craft of weaving horsehair strainers

June 11th, 2026

Stronger rental regs proposed for Centro; Bus-tranvía integration stalls again; Inti Raymi ceremonies are planned; Performance fuses blues, jazz and samba

June 10th, 2026

Expat activist who challenged developers and government officials found dead near Montañita

June 10th, 2026

The Shawshank delusion (part two)

June 10th, 2026

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Expat Life in Ecuador

Playing guitar in Los Jardines Geriatric Center

Playing guitar in Los Jardines Geriatric Center

Jun 10, 2026

Realizing that my wife Belinda and I may one day need living assistance, the Los Jardines Geriatric Center on Cuenca’s west side presents such an opportunity. After relocating from California thirteen years ago, we have made Cuenca our home. Our fifth-floor apartment...

Does experience still matter in the age of AI?

June 9th, 2026

Yellow fever comes to Cuenca

June 6th, 2026

Re-thinking charity: What is the future of giving?

June 5th, 2026

Fingerlickin’ good

June 4th, 2026

‘Fired Up for Hope’ ignites community spirit in Cuenca

June 3rd, 2026

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Opinions on Ecuador

The Shawshank delusion (part two)

June 10th, 2026

The Shawshank delusion (part one)

June 8th, 2026

States of emergency, diversification, and fragmentation reshape Ecuador’s criminal landscape

June 6th, 2026

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Truth Seekers

May 28th, 2026

What Festivals Reveal About a Place: Inti Raymi, Community, Reciprocity, and Belonging

June 10th, 2026

Inti Raymi in Sígsig | June Solstice Celebration at Chobshi Ruins

May 30th, 2026

IntiRaymi Festival

June 6th, 2026

Real Estate & Rentals See more

Amazon Eco-lodge and reserve for sale

June 9th, 2026

Price reduced! Beach house San Jacinto Manabi

June 9th, 2026

2-BR Apt. by Parque de la Madre is close to El Centro

June 4th, 2026

Great location three bedroom condo

June 4th, 2026

Community Posts See more

Did You Know? Expats 65+ May Be Eligible for IVA Tax Refunds in Ecuador

June 12th, 2026

To apply for a 21-Month Permanent Visa, you may leave the country for 90 days out of the two years with the Temporary Visa

June 11th, 2026

Living in Cuenca should feel peaceful — not stressful.

June 10th, 2026

Do you need long term elder care – Residencia Vilcabamba

June 10th, 2026

What Festivals Reveal About a Place

June 10th, 2026

Health News

Eating healthy? No, they’re eating Biblically

June 12th, 2026

Ibuprofen vs. acetaminophen: Which is more effective for your aches and pains?

June 11th, 2026

Colorectal cancer and the important role of dietary fiber: A beneficial adjunct for better health

June 8th, 2026

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